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Alternative Irrigation
Christopher J. Barrow
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Description for Alternative Irrigation
paperback. Presenting an introduction to runoff agriculture, this title describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. Num Pages: 190 pages, Photographs, figures, tables. BIC Classification: KNAC; RNF; TVDR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 333.
An introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conservation and sustainability.
An introduction to runoff agriculture - a form of agricultural irrigation - this text describes how the use of surface and subsurface water, often overlooked and wasted, enables both small farmers and commercial agriculturists to improve yields and the security of harvest, even in harsh and remote environments. The text introduces the techniques and strategies, as well as the challenges and the potential of the crucial approach, which can contribute so much to reducing land degradation and improving conservation and sustainability.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Earthscan Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
190
Condition
New
Number of Pages
172
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781853834967
SKU
V9781853834967
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Christopher J. Barrow
Christopher J Burrow is senior lecturer at the School of Social Sciences and International Development, University of Wales, Swansea. He has been adviser and consultant to organizations such as the World Bank and is author of a number of books, including 'Environmental and Social Impact Assessment: An Introduction' and 'Developing the Environment: Problems and Management'.
Reviews for Alternative Irrigation
'An essential tool for research and teaching.' Landmark 'This book provides a fascinating ... insight into this most ancient of agricultural practices.' Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 'This excellent and very modestly priced book will serve both as an introduction and a well researched reference text on a much neglected aspect of irrigated agriculture.' ... Read more